Business Connections 2022 - A guide to the local businesses of Southwest Florida
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101 W. Venice Ave. Suite 23 • 941-484-6722 • visitvenicefl.org Morgan has worked with nonprofits since 2005. She said her passion for education and history influenced her career choice. "My favorite aspect of my work is the public. Providing programs, information and events helps to create a sense of community." She said Venice MainStreet will continue to grow and thinks the biggest change will be an increased digital presence. "Venice will be more accessible to people who don't live here or have only visited in the past." CEO, Venice MainStreet Kara Morgan 1212 E. Venice Ave. • 941-485-4222 • GulfsideMtg.com Moore, co-owner of Gulfside with her husband Tony, entered her profession in 2001. She changed career paths at the advice of her aunt, Diane Stroh, who she looked up to and was already in the business. " It was the best decision I have ever made. What I enjoy most is helping people, whether it is my employees or our clients. … It gives me that warm fuzzy feeling that I need." Owner, Gulfside Mortgage Services Michelle Moore 680 Substation Road • 941-484-0614 • vabr.org Merkle began her career with VABR on Sept. 15 1982 and this year celebrates 40 years in her position. Four decades ago Merkle's instinct told her this position best suited her because of her education and prior experience. She enjoys the variety of events and programs the board hosts. "No two days are alike," she said. CEO, Venice Area Board of Realtors Marlene S. Merkle 315 Nokomis Ave. S. • 941-242-8360 • paradisederm.com Dr. Pennie has been practicing dermatology and Mohs surgery in Florida for more than 10 years. She said her greatest accomplishment has been building Paradise Dermatology from a single physician o ice in Englewood to one of the leading practices in the area, with three locations and eight providers. "I am proud of the team of providers and sta who work hard every day to care for our patients and make an impact on our community." Owner, Paradise Dermatology Michelle Pennie, MD 1212 E. Venice Ave. • 941-485-4222 • GulfsideMtg.com people, whether it is my employees or our clients. … It gives me that warm 680 Substation Road • 941-484-0614 • vabr.org Michelle Moore 44 TOP 40 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Business Connections | August 2022